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Congratulations! That hard work is paying off, keep up the good work.

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What has been working for me is ensuring that everything is always moving. If I burn 300 calories everyday via exercise and eat 1200 calories a day then my body will determine this is normal and adjust accordingly then I will plateau. I aim for 1250 and then eat back SOME of my exercise calories. I almost always give…

I agree 100% to most of these. Especially not re-racking the weights when you are done and loitering on machines. I only have an hour lunch break to workout and don't have all day to wait for a machine. I take a late lunch specifically because the gym is dead between 1-2. In order to maximize my time I do supersets, every…

If you are doing the MFP thing and eating back calories this can be a slippery slope. Exact calorie counts are impossible but if you are weighing/measuring food you can get a pretty close estimate of intake. It is the outtake that can really get you. I find both MFP and Cardio machines to often over exaggerate the amount…

This and those posts logging six hours of 'insert activity' for an MFP calculated burn of @2500 calories then posts how they went to the pool/park/zoo with their kid that day. Hello? Six hours implies you spent six hours intensely involved in that activity. Don't get me wrong if you spent all day walking around the zoo I'm…

Calories are not an exact science. Nutrition labels have a +-5 calorie allowance, the elliptical and my HRM estimates differ by 200-300 calories. Putting yourself at 1200 is already putting you in the largest deficit you should have so you can't really stress going over. Although I totally get it. I was so good for so long…

I used to try to go the "good" way and eat yogurt and bananas and grapes all the time and found myself hungry. This would lead to noshing on my kids snack once I got home and rummaging through the cabinets to find something I didn't need :( I then started eating more filling things, things I had steered clear of because…

Keep doing what your doing if it is working for you. I LOVE how many replies say "don't count it cause it is normal activity" when you have clearly stated it isn't an everyday activity. I workout 5 days a week at the gym (elliptical and weights). Some weekends, not all, I clean like a fiend or do heavy yard work for 6-8…

I found that replacing some of my smaller snacks with more filling snacks did the trick for me. For example I also used to eat the 90 calorie snack bars and fiber one bars - found I was still hungry after. I replaced them with 170 calorie Special K Protein Meal bars and 130 calorie Fiber one Protein bars and found I have…

Probably when I joined the gym and committed to going every work day during lunch. Of course I guess I realized I was serious when I stuck to it and impulsively started checking calories before I could put anything in my mouth. Then when I started not wanting to eat bad foods because I knew it would unravel all my hard…

Be very candid - but polite. This happens to me ALL the time at work. People bring doughnuts/candy around and offer it freely to anyone. I laugh and say "I didn't just do 45 minutes on the ellipical to eat a doughnut!" Or if it is before lunch I'll say something like "No thanks - I'd have to take a long lunch to get that…

Oatmeal - I know it has been said before but I find it really helps me fill full and satisfied. I get the Instant Original to avoid all the extra sugars. I add hot water from the coffee system and microwave for 20 seconds, because I like it a bit overcooked. I generally eat it @9am and I don't get hungry unitl after I hit…

Yes - Big difference. I think it is harder for us to see on ourselves because we see the gradual everyday changes. But from the outside looking in it is a different story and I see total transformation already :) Keep up the Great Work!

I lose more fat from the sides for sure. I can see more definition along my obliques but the middle is squishy and droopy :( I guess we just have to wait for it to catch up.

Me too! I have been looking for a new challenge and this sounds just right. While Bathing Suit season is a great motivator I know I will not be liking what I see this year and was afraid I would get discouraged. I think this is the perfect thing to keep me on track through summer and those calorie laden holidays that…

Where does she even get that Alli helps you lose 50% more? Even the Alli people only claim it will help you lose 1/3 more weight then you would without it. Sounds like she is making up some stuff to sell books - Not Nice :( ETA: Although I'd be interested to know if she mentions all the horrible side effects of Alli in…

I like the Skinny Cow Truffle bars - @100 calories they are yummy. Blue Bunny also has a 90 calorie Fudge bar that is awesome. They both give me my chocolate/sweet fix without blowing the diet. Also a big fan of Fiber One Brownies and Caramel Nut Chewy Protein Bars. ETA: OK Maybe this isn't my Healthy Snack list more like…

AMAZING. Good Job. I love seeing where hard work and perseverance can do.

I had my daughter in 2007 I gained 60lbs. The first 30lbs fell right off. It took 3 years to lose the last 30 but honestly I didn't put too much effort into it. My son was born in October 2012. I started out 15lbs heavier then I did with my daughter then proceeded to gain another 45lbs. I lost 6lbs pretty quickly but ate…

My top three are the key for me: No Deprivation - Allow Cheats (in moderation), Find healthier alternatives to fullfill your cravings. WorkOut Schedule - No Excuses. Treat it as you do your job, after all you wouldn't call off work simply because you "don't feel like it" Replacing My Mindset (Habit for Diet) - When you…

Has your physician checked your thyroid levels? Hypothyroidism can cause missed TOM as well as slow/halt weight loss. It can generally be resolved with a daily dose of Synthroid.

Congratulations! How exciting. Praying for a happy & healthy 9 months:)

So far so Good: 4/5 - Gym: 30 minutes Ellipical/ 20 minutes Strength Training. 4/6 - Walking 20 minutes to and from Theater/Playing Outside with Children/Cleaning (This was "Rest Day"). 4/7 - 30 minutes Kickboxing DVD 4/8 - Gym: 30 minutes Ellipical/ 20 minutes Strength Training.

I think I will always struggle with weight loss. Why is it so much harder to lose then to gain? Sigh. I think my biggest challenge is the simple fact that I LOVE food, especially sweets and although I feel great after a good workout finding time is often a challenge. That said this time around seems somewhat easier then…

So far so good I am holding him at bay with my new 24oz insulated cup for work :) I also replaced the filter in my Fridge water dispenser and having the hubby clean it with vinegar because it is starting to taste funny - that is bad because I tend to make worse choices at home when fresh clean purified water isn't a choice…

Well done. Hard work pays off :) Congratulations you are a true inspiration.

Congratulations. It is so nice when you see your hard work pay off. :)

I have to say that before you jump into a marriage you should determine if the love you have for each other is unconditional - if it's not (and it doesn't seem that it is) how long is this "marriage" going to last. When you marry you should be with a partner who will support you through thick and thin. What if (god-forbid)…